Question 1

A community group is using the program logic model to plan a new community wide system of bike and walking trails. What is true about the program logic model?

Accepted Answer

The program logic model provides a visual representation of the program's objectives, target audience, activities, and intended outcomes. It helps the community group plan and organize their bike and walking trail system by defining what the program is supposed to do, with whom, and why.

Question 2

The Public Health Agency of Canada Toolkit Decision-Oriented Model for Program Evaluation has 5 steps. The fifth step involves making decisions and include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Step 5 of the Public Health Agency of Canada Toolkit Decision-Oriented Model for Program Evaluation involves making decisions, which include interpreting the results, developing an action plan, and reporting. This step is crucial in determining the effectiveness of the program and identifying areas for improvement. Choices A, C, and D are steps that precede Step 5, and they involve drafting questions, planning data collection, pre-testing, and analyzing the data.

Question 3

A nurse is using qualitative research strategies as part of the planning process. What question will be answered using this research approach?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is used to explore the subjective experiences, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals or groups. It seeks to understand the "why" behind these experiences and behaviors, rather than just measuring objective quantities or frequencies (such as "who", "when", or "how much less likely").

Question 4

What is included in the multiple intervention program framework?

Accepted Answer

The multiple intervention program framework includes interventions targeted at multiple layers. While strategies suggested in the literature, describing ecological determinants of the problem, and selecting the most economical strategy may all be important considerations, they are not specific components of the multiple intervention program framework.

Question 5

A group of nurses are using a program logic model to plan a new multicultural liaison program. What would be the most appropriate short-term outcome for the program?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A nurse is evaluating a bike safety program for school-age children. What would be an example of a spin-off?

Accepted Answer

A spin-off refers to an indirect or secondary effect of an intervention. In this case, parents wearing helmets when biking is a spin-off effect of a bike safety program aimed at school-age children, as the program directly targets children, not their parents.

Question 7

What will ensure that program monitoring and evaluation are more likely to be successful?

Accepted Answer

A participatory approach ensures that all stakeholders are involved in the monitoring and evaluation process from the beginning, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the program's strengths and weaknesses. This approach also ensures that the evaluation is grounded in the reality of the program and its unique context, leading to more accurate and relevant findings. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are not guaranteed to result in successful monitoring and evaluation, and may even hinder the process if they are too rigid or not inclusive.

Question 8

A nurse is identifying priority interventions as part of community planning. What is a subjective criterion the nurse might use?

Accepted Answer

Political will refers to the willingness and commitment of leaders and policymakers to address a problem. Without this, even the best interventions may not be implemented effectively. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to consider the political will to address a problem as a subjective criterion when identifying priority interventions.

Question 9

David is planning, monitoring, and evaluating a community program on farm safety. He uses a tool to depict the timing and sequence of activities to ensure success of the program. What tool is David using?

Accepted Answer

David is using a Gantt chart to depict the timing and sequence of activities for his program on farm safety. A Gantt chart is a tool commonly used in project management to visualize the schedule of tasks and the dependencies between them. The other options (A, C, and D) are tools used in program planning and evaluation, but they are not directly related to depicting the timing and sequence of activities.

Question 10

Why is it important for a nurse to engage with community partners while working on a community family violence prevention program?

Accepted Answer

Engaging with community partners helps to build community commitment and sustainability, which is crucial for the success of any community family violence prevention program. It also helps to establish trust between community members and healthcare providers, which can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities. While it may help reduce costs and reflect the priorities of the public health department, these are not the main reasons why engaging with community partners is important for this type of program.

Question 11

What type of reporting format is used to assemble quantitative data findings from research studies with a common objective?

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews are a type of reporting format used to assemble quantitative data findings from research studies with a common objective. Systematic reviews involve a detailed and systematic search of multiple databases and studies, followed by a thorough analysis and synthesis of the data. This format helps to ensure that findings are accurate and reliable, and can be useful for informing policy and practice. Questionnaires and surveys are methods of data collection, while epidemiological studies are a type of research study that focuses on the distribution and determinants of disease in populations.

Question 12

What is an ongoing dynamic process that supports further refinement of program activities and helps to identify gaps or flaws in the original program design?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation is an ongoing dynamic process that supports further refinement of program activities and helps to identify gaps or flaws in the original program design. Planning, assessment, and implementation are important steps in program development and implementation, but evaluation is what allows programs to be continually improved and adapted to meet the changing needs of the community they serve.

Question 13

Helga, a nurse manager, is involved in developing long-term strategic plans for her organization. What tool is she likely to be using?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A community group, including nurses, is concerned about the number of alcohol-related deaths among high school students following graduation parties. How will the group do their program planning?

Accepted Answer

Participating in a complex process that helps to build consensus about priorities is the best choice. This approach will allow the community group to gather input from all stakeholders, including nurses, students, parents, and law enforcement officials. This information will be used to identify the most pressing needs and develop a program that addresses these needs. A collaborative process that engages all stakeholders will also help to build support for the program and increase the likelihood of successful implementation.

Question 15

Which comment is true about program planning?

Accepted Answer

Program planning is not a linear process and often involves revisiting and revising previous steps. While identifying a problem is an important early step, it is not always the first step. Evaluation should be an ongoing process throughout the program rather than just the final step. Therefore, the best answer is B, as it correctly states that steps can be repeated.

Question 16

A nurse is involved in planning a health promotion program in a community. What occurs after the program is designed and implemented?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring the program occurs after it has been designed and implemented. This involves tracking the progress and evaluating the effectiveness of the program to determine if it is meeting its intended goals and objectives. Conducting a situational analysis, identifying the issues of concern, and selecting the best alternatives all occur before the program is designed and implemented as part of the planning process.

Question 17

Callie is a new nurse who wants to analyze quantitative data about her community. What will be her first step?

Accepted Answer

Before conducting any original data collection, it is important to first examine existing sources of data in order to get an understanding of the current health status and needs of the community. This will help to guide the development of any future data collection efforts.

Question 18

A nurse is using the program logic model to develop a program to reduce Suicide prevention in youth. What is an example of an activity in the CAT (Component, Activity, Target) stage? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

In the CAT stage of the program logic model, the focus is on outlining specific components, activities, and target populations for the program. In this case, activities that could be included in the program to reduce suicide prevention in youth might include crisis intervention (A), peer support (B), and risk assessment (C). The goal of the program (reducing suicide rates) is not an activity, but rather the ultimate outcome that the program aims to achieve.

Question 19

A nurse is planning a wellness centre and wants to ensure that her planning process is transparent. What does the nurse need to do?

Accepted Answer

Transparency in planning involves making the decision-making process clear and understandable to those not directly involved, ensuring accountability and trust.

Question 20

A nurse uses a SWOT analysis as part of the planning process. What information will this provide the nurse?

Accepted Answer

SWOT analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It provides information on potential opportunities for the nurse or organization to take advantage of. It also highlights potential threats that need to be addressed. It does not provide sources of information, a timetable, or a working plan.

Quiz 14: Community Health Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation